Leeds Cycling Map
A 2006 edition of the Leeds Cycling Map has been produced by Leeds City Council, specialist cycle map makers and local cyclists. The map covers an area that includes central Leeds, Horsforth, Morley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Shadwell and Yeadon. Using the map cycle, journeys can be planned to use the most appropriate routes for cycling; these are not always obvious. Using the map makes cycling easier and more pleasant. It is free, and available from cycle shops, Leeds ‘Gateway’ Tourist Information Centre, by sending an A5 S.A.E to the contact address or by opening the link.
The Aire Valley Towpath Route
Following the 22km route from Leeds to Saltaire, you will discover a variety of attractions and places of interest. Starting from Granary Wharf on the edge of the city centre, the towpath takes you on a peaceful rough through the bustling city of Leeds. You will pass a number of attractions including Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, the medieval Kirkstall Abbey, Bramley Falls and Apperley Bridge before reaching its destination at the World Heritage Site village of Saltaire. Information can be viewed online at www.airevalleytowpath.org.uk or you can download a map here or send an S.A.E to the contact address.
West Yorkshire Cycle Route
This is a signed, 150 mile circular route, mainly on quiet roads, which roughly follows the West Yorkshire County Boundary. Terrain varies from the flat rolling farmlands in the northeast section within the Leeds Metropolitan Area, to the strenuous rises of the Pennine hills to the west. The whole route can be rode by the fittest cyclist or alternatively use the guide to plan shorter rides between points of interest, which include the tourist centres of Ilkley, Wetherby, Hebden Bridge and Howorth, picturesque villages, and a whole range of landscapes. The map can be received by sending an A5 S.A.E to the contact address.
Transpennine Trail – Leeds Section
This mostly off road route follows the Aire and Calder Navigation to the south, past the Royal Armouries and Thwaite Mills Industrial Museum, to the nature reserve at Fleet Bridge and on to Wakefield. Information can be viewed online at www.transpenninetrail.org.uk or you can download a map here or send an S.A.E to the contact address.
Wetherby Railway Path
This route follows the disused railway track between Thorpe Arch Trading Estate and Retail Park and Spofforth, passing through farmland and woods, and the market town of Wetherby. Other attractions include Wetherby Racecourse and Spofforth Castle A map can be downloaded here or you can send an S.A.E to the contact address.
Contact Address
Travelwise
The Leonardo Building
2 Rossington Street
Leeds
LS2 8HD